Supervisor, Welding Shop

Komatsu; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Tools provided

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. is seeking a hands-on Welding Shop Supervisor for a fast-paced mining and heavy equipment environment in Sparwood, BC. You will lead a skilled trades team, champion safety, and ensure high-quality rebuilds and repairs are delivered on time to the highest standards.

The role reports to the General Supervisor, Machining and Welding Shop, offers a 7x7 shift rotation (days/nights), and travel up to 25% within Canada. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Welding Certification required.
• Experience leading trades personnel in industrial/mining environments preferred.
• Proficiency reading technical drawings and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shop personnel safely and efficiently.
• Prioritize welding and component rebuild projects with scheduling support.
• Provide technical expertise for welding repairs and rebuilds.
• Collaborate with service, field, and sales teams to support customers.
• Act as primary contact for mine sites needing welding services.
• Manage workforce planning and shop operations, including documentation.

Skills

Welding leadership

Safety

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Journeyperson Welding Certification

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

Job Location (Short): Sparwood, British Columbia, CAN, V0B 2G0

Requisition ID: 37178

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Competitive wages: base pay is $69.08/hour. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
• Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
• Paid vacation
• Company-supplied tools
• 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information.

Job Overview

Are you a proven welding leader who thrives in a fast-paced mining and heavy equipment environment? We're looking for a hands-on Welding Shop Supervisor who can motivate a skilled trades team, champion safety, and ensure high-quality rebuilds and repairs are delivered on time and to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting customers, solving complex technical challenges, and growing our business.

Reports to: General Supervisor, Machining and Welding Shop
Shift:7x7- rotation of days and nights
Allowances: Additional allowances may be associated with this position due to location
Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required
Travel: up to 25% within Canada
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shop personnel, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company quality and operational standards
• Coordinate and prioritize welding and component rebuild projects, partnering with the Parts Planner to support quotations, scheduling, pricing, and on-time delivery
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for welding repairs, rebuilds, upgrades, and customer-related product issues
• Collaborate with service, field, and sales teams to deliver seamless customer support while promoting the value of our welding services
• Serve as the primary contact for mine sites requiring welding services, including customer meetings, site visits, and commercial support activities
• Manage workforce planning and shop operations, including work assignments, shutdown support, documentation, quality control, and resource allocation

Qualifications/Requirements

• Journeyperson Welding Certification with experience leading trades personnel in an industrial, mining, or heavy equipment environment
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, repair methods, fabrication practices, and component rebuilds; P&H product experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with service reporting and maintenance documentation systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and repair procedures with confidence

Additional Information

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.

Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

At Komatsu Canada we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect .